1. Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this Editorial Policy is to establish clear standards for the creation, review, and maintenance of all medical and educational content published on sobhortho.com. This policy applies to all content types including procedure pages, blog articles, patient resource guides, the medical glossary, and any other informational materials. Our goal is to ensure that every piece of content is accurate, evidence-based, current, and written in language that patients can understand.
2. Editorial Team
Our content is produced and reviewed by a dedicated team:
- Medical Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD — Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in direct anterior hip replacement and MAKO robotic knee surgery. Dr. Sobh provides final medical review and approval for all clinical content.
- Medical Writers: Trained writers with backgrounds in healthcare communications who draft content based on peer-reviewed literature, clinical guidelines, and Dr. Sobh's surgical experience.
- Compliance Reviewer: A designated team member who ensures all content meets HIPAA, ADA, and SEO compliance standards before publication.
3. Content Standards
All content published on sobhortho.com must meet the following standards:
- Accuracy: All medical claims must be supported by peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines from recognized organizations (AAOS, AAHKS, NIH, CDC), or Dr. Sobh's direct clinical experience.
- Clarity: Content must be written at a reading level accessible to the general public (typically 8th-10th grade), avoiding unnecessary medical jargon or clearly defining it when used.
- Completeness: Each procedure page must cover the condition, surgical approach, recovery timeline, risks, benefits, alternatives, and candidacy criteria.
- Objectivity: Content must present balanced information, including both benefits and potential risks of any procedure.
- Originality: All content is originally written for this practice. No content is copied from other sources or generated as doorway pages.
4. Medical Accuracy & Review
Every piece of medical content on this website undergoes a rigorous review process. Draft content is first created by a medical writer, then reviewed for clinical accuracy by Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD. Dr. Sobh verifies that all surgical descriptions, recovery timelines, implant information, and risk profiles accurately reflect current orthopedic practice and his own surgical protocols. Content is not published until it receives Dr. Sobh's final approval.
5. Sources & Citations
We cite credible, authoritative sources for all medical information. Our primary sources include:
Each article and procedure page includes a "Sources & References" section with specific citations. Sources are linked directly to the original publication where available.
6. E-E-A-T Principles
Our content follows Google's E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) framework:
- Experience: Content reflects Dr. Sobh's hands-on surgical experience performing hundreds of hip and knee replacements, including direct anterior and robotic-assisted procedures.
- Expertise: All content is authored or reviewed by a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
- Authoritativeness: Dr. Sobh's credentials, hospital affiliations, peer recognition (Hour Detroit Top Doc 2025), and professional society memberships establish the authority of our content.
- Trustworthiness: Transparent authorship, cited sources, review dates on every article, and clear medical disclaimers build patient trust.
7. Content Review Cycle
We maintain a structured review schedule to ensure content remains current:
- Procedure pages: Reviewed every 12 months or sooner if new clinical guidelines are published.
- Blog articles: Reviewed every 12 months from publication date.
- Patient resource guides: Reviewed every 6 months due to rapidly evolving surgical techniques and implant technology.
- Medical glossary: Reviewed annually for accuracy and completeness.
- Event-driven updates: Content is updated immediately when significant new research, FDA approvals, or guideline changes occur.
Each page displays a "Medically reviewed by Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD" notice with the last review date, so patients can verify the currency of information.
8. Conflicts of Interest
Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD discloses any financial or consulting relationships with medical device manufacturers, including Stryker (MAKO robotic system), on relevant procedure pages. Editorial content is never influenced by commercial interests. Our priority is providing accurate, unbiased information to help patients make informed decisions about their orthopedic care.
9. Patient Feedback
We welcome feedback from patients and readers. If you find information that seems inaccurate, outdated, or unclear, please contact us. All feedback is reviewed by our editorial team, and corrections are made promptly when warranted.
10. Corrections & Updates
When a factual error is identified, we correct it promptly and note the correction at the bottom of the affected article with the date of correction. When content is significantly updated (e.g., new surgical technique added, recovery timeline revised), the "Last reviewed" date is updated accordingly.
11. Contact Our Editorial Team
Questions about our editorial standards or content accuracy? Reach out to us: